Joekey in the boot
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Not many rules really, this board being aimed at technical issues, it shouldn't fall foul (hopefully) of some of the more personal issues that can affect forums.
Rule 1 - Is that you need to think very carefully before posting anything technical or asking anything technical relating to the security system of the car - See 'Security Issues' sticky for more info.
Rule 2 - We (MGF Register) do not support copyright infringement and therefore references to CD ROM, PDF versions or paper copies of the workshop manual (for instance) should not be posted on the forum. We don't want to get into trouble and we'd rather sell you a genuine hard copy through our Regalia shop anyway!
Because advice is honestly and freely given in this technical section, much of it will be amateur experienced based, so any information is given in good faith and is not guaranteed as correct.
Not many rules really, this board being aimed at technical issues, it shouldn't fall foul (hopefully) of some of the more personal issues that can affect forums.
Rule 1 - Is that you need to think very carefully before posting anything technical or asking anything technical relating to the security system of the car - See 'Security Issues' sticky for more info.
Rule 2 - We (MGF Register) do not support copyright infringement and therefore references to CD ROM, PDF versions or paper copies of the workshop manual (for instance) should not be posted on the forum. We don't want to get into trouble and we'd rather sell you a genuine hard copy through our Regalia shop anyway!
Because advice is honestly and freely given in this technical section, much of it will be amateur experienced based, so any information is given in good faith and is not guaranteed as correct.
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smockinjoe
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key in the boot
ive locked my only key and fob in the boot,its all panic now,is there a way in ? im at my wits end, Joe
Joe-
Green Squirrel
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Re: key in the boot
There is a way in BUT for security purposes we do not like to see it published on the WWW - send an e-mail or message to Scarlet Fever and I am sure he will help you.
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Ralph
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Re: key in the boot
If you have your key number recorded with the book pack you can get a new key from your local XPart parts dealer. Alternatively, they can get the key number from the chassis number, but there will be an additional charge for this.
Re: key in the boot
Have you driven home yet ??
It is not difficult for a good mechanic to access the boot and release the lock *post edited - giving any oiks the way to break into your car*
The AA will open the boot for you but however the damage may be nothing to too much.
Part of my Annual Service includes changing the batteries but also to check the functioning of the Door Access Code to over-ride the immobiliser. In addition, for any away from home trip, Ann must show the spare key that she carries.
Geoff F.
It is not difficult for a good mechanic to access the boot and release the lock *post edited - giving any oiks the way to break into your car*
The AA will open the boot for you but however the damage may be nothing to too much.
Part of my Annual Service includes changing the batteries but also to check the functioning of the Door Access Code to over-ride the immobiliser. In addition, for any away from home trip, Ann must show the spare key that she carries.
Geoff F.
Last edited by James Curgenven on Wed Nov 28, 2007 9:26 am, edited 1 time in total.
Reason: Please don't post how to break into the boot, offer the information via PM or Email.
Reason: Please don't post how to break into the boot, offer the information via PM or Email.
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petevick
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Re: key in the boot
nice one Geoff, care to read Green Squirrel's post and then amend yours
Pete Vickerstaff
MG F/TF Central - your one stop shop for MGF/TF tips, tricks, faq's, how to's and links
MG F/TF Central - your one stop shop for MGF/TF tips, tricks, faq's, how to's and links
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smockinjoe
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Re: key in the boot ,thanks
Thanks everyone, I thought it was the end of the world, but i just got another cut at a locksmiths using the key number,only £10 ,i will get a new alarm fob next,i must learn that if you put things off, they come back and bite you, cheers Joe 
Re: key in the boot
....... or a little Moderator adjustment would do the trick..........PLEASE??..petevick wrote:nice one Geoff, care to read Green Squirrel's post and then amend yours
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petevick
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Re: key in the boot
PM sent to James
Pete Vickerstaff
MG F/TF Central - your one stop shop for MGF/TF tips, tricks, faq's, how to's and links
MG F/TF Central - your one stop shop for MGF/TF tips, tricks, faq's, how to's and links
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James Curgenven
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Re: key in the boot
Post edited.
Please refrain from posting anything on a public forum that could allow any Tom Dick or Harry to access our cars, thanks.
Please refrain from posting anything on a public forum that could allow any Tom Dick or Harry to access our cars, thanks.
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